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My business partner and I are equal owners of a hair salon. We have a partnership agreement. I work hard and enjoy my job. My partner, on the other hand, is burnt out. She never shows up to work and when she does, she sits in the office on the phone handling personal business. I want to buy her out, but she refuses. What can I do? more
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Having been through this many times and watched friends go through I know that every stituation has it's unique dynamics. The one constant is you. You must decide how much energy you are willing to expend and at what expense. I have watched many friends lives come to a halt ... more
Is having a patent search done by an attorney the cheapest and most effective way to see if your product or idea holds enough merit to pursue? more
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While obtaining a patent can be a competitive advantage, your company should also realize that it can cost a lot of money and time to defend against it. A company, especially with software technology, should realize that these differences can easily be replaced or superceded ... more
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